Ruins of Gorlan Book 1 of Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan. Puffin Books, c2005 249 pages.
Fifteen -year-old Will after being rejected for battle school is chosen by Halt to become a Ranger.
The Rangers are the protectors of the kingdom and fight against Morgarath who is planning a battle to take over the kingdom. Will story is interesting to follow as he battles bullies learns about who he is and what he can accomplish.